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Did you know? Cancer that arises in the bone (primary bone cancer) is not the same disease as cancer that spreads to the bone from another part of the body (secondary bone cancer).

Generally, primary bone cancer is rare, with approximately 2,500 new cases diagnosed each year in the United States.

More commonly, bones are the site of tumors that result from the spread or metastasis of cancer from another organ, such as the lungs, breasts and prostate.

Types of Bone Cancer

The most common type of bone cancer is osteosarcoma, which develops new tissue in growing bones. Second type of bone cancer is the chondrosarcoma which arises in cartilage.

Ewing’s Sarcoma, its tissue of origin is immature nerve tissue, its common location is usually in bone marrow pelvis, arms and upper legs ribs. Effects ages from 10 to 20.

Gosh! Do you realize pain in your bones continuously? Then please do not neglect, have a thorough check up with your doctor to avoid any further complications as pain is the most frequent symptom of bone cancer.

However, symptoms may vary depending on the location and size of the cancer. Tumors that occur in or near joints may cause swelling or tenderness in the affected area.